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Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. \nWe are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. \nHelp us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. \nAbout This Role\nGeneral Matter is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to own purchasing for the technology that supports our engineering teams, facilities, and business operations. You will source hardware, software, and services for corporate and security-sensitive environments, working closely with IT, Information Security, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain. \nThis is a hands-on role for someone who can turn technical requirements into accurate orders, negotiate effectively, and get critical equipment delivered on schedule. You should be comfortable challenging a quote, chasing a delayed shipment, and building purchasing processes that keep pace with a rapidly growing company without compromising security or financial discipline.\nResponsibilities \nOwn procurement of computers, servers, storage, networking equipment, software, and IT services, from initial request and competitive sourcing through purchase order, delivery, and invoice reconciliation.\nPartner with technical teams to validate specifications and configurations, forecast demand, and secure long-lead equipment ahead of hiring, facility buildouts, and deployment milestones.\nBuild relationships with manufacturers and authorized resellers; negotiate pricing, delivery commitments, licensing, warranties, and support terms while balancing cost, schedule, and supplier risk.\nCoordinate with Information Security and Legal to complete required reviews before purchase, use approved sourcing channels, verify equipment provenance, and prevent unauthorized substitutions or disclosure of sensitive information.\nTrack open orders, expedite critical shipments, resolve receiving discrepancies, and coordinate equipment handoff to IT with accurate purchasing, serial-number, and warranty records.\nManage software and support renewals, track spending and license entitlements, and improve purchasing workflows to reduce delays, eliminate unnecessary costs, and maintain clear ownership and audit-ready records.\nBasic Qualifications \n3+ years of experience in IT procurement, technical purchasing, or technology vendor management, including direct responsibility for hardware and software purchases.\nWorking knowledge of enterprise IT equipment, software licensing, and support contracts, with the ability to review technical bills of materials and identify missing or inconsistent quote details.\nDemonstrated ability to negotiate commercial terms, hold suppliers accountable, and resolve delivery or purchasing issues without constant oversight.\nExperience using purchasing or ERP systems and spreadsheets to manage purchase orders, spending, delivery schedules, and renewals.\nStrong attention to detail, clear communication, and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and competing priorities.\nPreferred Skills and Experience \nProcurement experience in aerospace, defense, nuclear, or other security-sensitive engineering environments.\nExperience supporting classified or export-controlled programs, including supplier qualification, supply-chain traceability, and controlled receiving requirements.\nFamiliarity with software licensing, offline activation, and vendor-support restrictions in isolated or air-gapped environments.\nExperience purchasing data-center infrastructure and negotiating with enterprise hardware manufacturers, software publishers, and value-added resellers.\nExperience building practical, scalable purchasing processes at a fast-growing company or supporting simultaneous deployments across multiple facilities.\nAdditional Requirements \nAbility to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.\nAbility to come into our office every day. This role is 100% on site and in person.\nCurrently a US Citizen with capability to obtain and maintain a US Q clearance.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGeneral Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $135,000 annually. \nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. 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